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Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks: Synthesis, Functionalization, and Catalytic/Adsorption Applications

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Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) are comprised of transition metal ions (Zn, Co) and a range of imidazolate linkers in a tetrahedral coordination similar to that in crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites. The high surface area, tunable nanoporosity that can be subject to functionalization and the excellent thermal/chemical stability of ZIFs are attractive for heterogeneous catalysis and selective gas adsorption/separation. This review presents the current trends in synthesis, surface modification and catalytic reactions/adsorption of ZIF-based materials with particular emphasis on ZIF-8, which is the most widely studied structure among ZIFs.

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This study was supported by a National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) Grant funded by the Korean Government (MEST) (No. 2013005862).

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    Samiran Bhattacharjee, Min-Seok Jang, Hee-Jin Kwon & Wha-Seung Ahn

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Bhattacharjee, S., Jang, MS., Kwon, HJ. et al. Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks: Synthesis, Functionalization, and Catalytic/Adsorption Applications. Catal Surv Asia 18, 101–127 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10563-014-9169-8

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